The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan
Chapter 116: Khan’s kindness to his concubines is always remembered by them (part one of the night)

Chapter 116: Khan’s kindness to his concubines is always remembered by them (part one of the night)

Li Xianyun looked at Yelu Yan and asked, "Khan, the August Festival is coming soon. Who will arrange the banquet in the palace?"

The carriage moved slowly, swaying slightly, and the two sat facing each other. Their clothes occasionally touched, an indescribable air of intimacy between them.

"What do you think?" Yelu Yan, smiling, looked at her and said, "The edict putting you in charge of the harem has been conveyed to all the palaces. From now on, everyone in the harem will follow your orders. Don’t think about slacking off."

The two of them didn’t know when their conversations had become so much more relaxed and casual.

Li Xianyun laughed and said, "You can rest assured, I will not be lazy. I even want to let everyone taste the ice porridge and various pastries I’ve made during the banquet."

Most of those who go to the West Market to shop are dignitaries or from wealthy families, and they only recognize brands.

Without a reputation, even if the goods are excellent, no one will pay attention to them.

If one wishes for ice porridge and pastries to be popular among these people, they must start with a good reputation.

If ice porridge and pastries appear at a court banquet, they are bound to become famous and known by more people.

People have the tendency to follow trends, especially imitating the nobility. As palace banquet delicacies, once the ice porridge and pastries gain fame and reputation, opening an Ice Porridge Shop in the West Market would naturally follow.

Yelu Yan always thought several steps ahead in his dealings. As soon as Li Xianyun mentioned offering ice porridge and pastries at the palace banquet, he immediately understood her intention and laughed, saying:

"You do think ahead."

"Thank you for the compliment, Khan," Li Xianyun said, her smile blossoming, charming and adorable.

It wasn’t long before the carriage arrived at the entrance of the Khan Palace.

Jinwu, outside, bowed and said, "Reporting to the Khan, reporting to the Princess Consort, we have arrived at the Khan Palace."

Li Xianyun prepared to get up but was gently held back by Yelu Yan’s grasp on her slender, tender arm.

Li Xianyun looked at Yelu Yan with confusion.

Yelu Yan looked at her and said, "I have something to tell you."

Li Xianyun then sat back down.

Yelu Yan also released his rough hand and gazed at Li Xianyun as he said, "Xianxian, the person you encountered today must be the Ninth Prince."

Seeing no surprise on Li Xianyun’s face, Yelu Yan knew she had already guessed it.

He couldn’t help but hold her in even higher regard.

Yelu Yan continued, "Although the Ninth Prince and I share the same mother, our relationship isn’t close. As my woman, you are inevitably going to be a bargaining chip he can use to pressure me. Therefore, you must keep your distance from him in the future."

Li Xianyun hadn’t expected Yelu Yan to be so candid with her and was quite moved. She replied, "Rest assured, Khan. I will keep my distance from the Ninth Prince."

She had said the same to Youlan; both had the same thought.

Yelu Yan nodded slightly and said, "Also, I plan to hold a family banquet at Haoyang Palace today. If you’re tired, you can have Bater prepare with others."

"I’m not tired," Li Xianyun said.

Yelu Yan laughed and said, "Good, then you guide the arrangements. Rest if you’re tired and don’t push yourself."

Li Xianyun nodded and said, "Khan, could someone inform me of the details? For instance, about how many people will come? What standards should I follow for arranging the banquet?"

Her question was well-put, suggesting she had considerable experience in preparing palace banquets.

"Alright, I will have Jinwu inform you of the details."

"Do we need music and dance for the festivities?"

"No," Yelu Yan said, "it’s just a simple family banquet."

Hearing this, Li Xianyun had a rough idea.

Yelu Yan paused for a moment, then looked at Li Xianyun and said, "You should attend as well."

Li Xianyun pursed her rosy lips and said, "Alright."

The Ninth Prince, Yelu Qi, should also be on the list of attendees for the palace banquet.

It seems that today Khan Yelu Yan will use the assassination attempt as a pretext to admonish him.

It’s just as well.

With the issue out in the open, Yelu Qi will not dare to openly trouble her anymore.

Seeing Li Xianyun lost in thought, Yelu Yan smiled and said, "The Princess Consort of the Sixth Prince and Xuanxuan will also come."

"That’s wonderful," Li Xianyun said with a smile upon hearing this, "Thank you, Khan."

She had truly missed that little fellow Xuanxuan after not seeing her for several days.

A twinkle of amusement was in Yelu Yan’s deep tiger-like eyes as he said, "What is there to thank me for?"

Li Xianyun smiled and said, "Of course I should thank you. You were afraid I would be bored at the banquet, so you invited the Princess Consort of the Sixth Prince and Xuanxuan to attend."

The Sixth Prince was not in Shangjing, so there was no need for Yuchi Qian and Xuanxuan to make a special trip, and given that Yuchi Qian was not good at socializing and did not like such occasions.

Yelu Yan must have known this, but he still had them come, mother and child, and it could only be for her sake.

Yelu Yan looked at her foolishly with a smile, saying, "You’re quite clever, not letting my painstaking effort go to waste."

"Indeed, the kindness the Khan shows to me, I keep it all in my heart," Li Xianyun said with a smile.

When someone shows you kindness, you should always let them know you’re grateful; it will please them and lead them to treat you even better.

Yelu Yan’s smile held profound meaning as he said, "Do not forget what you said today."

Initially, Li Xianyun didn’t think there was anything amiss in what she’d said, but upon seeing Yelu Yan’s inscrutable smile and reflecting on her own words, she began to regret her choice.

Telling a vigorous young man how good he is to her and how she would remember it in her heart was somewhat ambiguous.

Would the next step be to talk about repaying him with her body?

Li Xianyun’s regret was palpable, and she smiled awkwardly.

Watching her endearing response, Yelu Yan said with a smile, "Let’s get out of the carriage."

"Hmm."

Yelu Yan was the first to alight from the carriage, then as usual, held Li Xianyun’s hand and helped her down.

Standing across from each other, Yelu Yan noticed the sun shining on Li Xianyun’s fair little face and shifted his stance to block the sunlight for her, making her stand in his shadow.

Looking down at Li Xianyun, Yelu Yan said, "I still have some matters to attend to, you should go back to the palace and rest."

Li Xianyun nodded in response.

"Go on then."

Li Xianyun bent down to pay her respects, but Yelu Yan gently held her tender arm, stopping her.

"I have said before, you need not salute me. How can you forget that, hmm?" Yelu Yan said with a smile.

His voice was extremely gentle, and the lingering sound of his "hmm" was like speaking to a child, or as if talking to a sister.

Unable to help herself, Li Xianyun smiled and looked up at his handsome, dark face, asking, "Khan, do you have a sister?"

"Why do you ask?" Yelu Yan said with a smile.

Li Xianyun shook her head and smiled, "Nothing, I will go in first."

Watching her turn, Yelu Yan suddenly realized something and swiftly grabbed her delicate arm.

His action was so sudden and forceful that it caught Li Xianyun off guard.

She lost her balance instantly, and her soft body fell heavily into a broad and sturdy embrace.

She crashed into Yelu Yan’s arms.

Trying to protect her, Yelu Yan leaned over to envelop her in his embrace, and his lips unfortunately landed heavily on her smooth, porcelain-like forehead.

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